Axalta Coating Systems Ltd. Common Shares(Axta) Financials: Payables Turnover Compared To Industry Average, Plus Other Key Ratios
Growth Trend (Last 5 Years)
Growth - payables turnover
This chart shows the historical trend of payables turnover for AXTA compared to its industry average over the recent years.
Ratio Definition and Interpretation
Name: Payables Turnover
Definition: Payables turnover shows how fast the company pays its suppliers for goods or services bought on credit. A high turnover means the company pays suppliers quickly, which may reflect strong cash flow or favorable terms. A very low turnover might mean the company is stretching payments to preserve cash — or possibly experiencing financial strain.
Interpretation:
• In '2021', AXTA's payables turnover was 4.34, indicating how promptly the company pays its suppliers. Industry average for Paints/Coatings in '2021' stood at 4.08.
• In '2022', AXTA's payables turnover was 4.75, indicating how promptly the company pays its suppliers. The increase since '2021' reflects strengthening financial performance. Industry average for Paints/Coatings in '2022' stood at 4.38. Industry average increased by 0.30 compared to previous year.
• In '2023', AXTA's payables turnover was 4.65, indicating how promptly the company pays its suppliers. The decline from '2022' may indicate some operational or financial challenges. Industry average for Paints/Coatings in '2023' stood at 4.51. Industry average increased by 0.13 compared to previous year.
• In '2024', AXTA's payables turnover was 4.80, indicating how promptly the company pays its suppliers. The increase since '2023' reflects strengthening financial performance. Industry average for Paints/Coatings in '2024' stood at 4.70. Industry average increased by 0.19 compared to previous year.
Overall, AXTA's payables turnover has steadily improved over the past 4 years.
Formula: Payables Turnover = Cost of Goods Sold / Average Accounts Payable
Good Range: Ranges 5-15 depending on industry.